Reviews

• Diane

  Sep 16, 2017

  This was my son's first theatre experience and it was fabulous. He loved it very much and has been reenacting the play at home . For some reason, his favourite character is Lanky Len!

• Elaine Marshall

  Sep 11, 2017

  Brilliant play and great interaction with the kids. Microphones could have been a bit louder.

• Sara

  Sep 9, 2017

  Very imaginative and cute, a great activity with 2-5 year olds.

• Sumit

  Sep 4, 2017

  My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. A lot of effort was put in by the actors and the production was superb.

• RK

  Sep 4, 2017

  We really enjoyed the play. Took my 2 yrd old and she loved it. She came home saying lots of things frm the book, prior prior to play she was like the Ladybird. never mentioned anything about the book. This time she talked about the character, tried to sing songs. It was our first play as a family and I am glad it was this one! It was claer that a lot of effort and thought had gone into it and it was fun for both adults and kids. Highly recommended. Thank you!!!

• Zoe

  Sep 4, 2017

  Fantastic play, kept my one and three year old utterly transfixed! Highly recommend.

• Jan

  Sep 3, 2017

  Absolutely brilliant not too so kept little ones attention did nt go far from the story very good

• Doting Grandma.

  Sep 3, 2017

  We really enjoyed the show . My about to turn 5 yr old granddaughter was so-o-o excited and it was not a disappointment. Especially liked the versatility of 'Raymond' as himself and Lanky Len.

• NMK

  Sep 3, 2017

  As a musician I was slightly concerned as the audio from the show reel was not on the level of the 5* reviews but no fear this is a very classy, well thought out and thoroughly brilliant and creative show. Stunned by the level of talent on stage! My 10 month (babe in arms) and my 3 year old loved it, as did I!

• Gerhard Klempa

  Sep 2, 2017

  What a wonderful show. My wife and I took our 4 year old grandson to this show. Now, he is 95% into trains and buses, scooter etc. but this show made him participate, laugh and go with the music. Well thought out stage setting, excellent performers, good singing and funny. Forgot myself, that I am 75. Well done.

• JT

  Sep 2, 2017

  The cast delivered an energetic, entertaining and creative performance. Actors established a good rapport with the audience as well as each other, they seemed to have enjoyed themselves, which I find particularly important as less engaged, well humoured performers always appear ever so patronising. Better suited perhaps to my younger child (aged 5), but my older one (aged 8) also enjoyed himself. My one issue would be with the cost of this show. Youth theatre scene in London is very much alive and one can find equally good, if not better, entertainment for much less.

• Glammie loves the theatre

  Sep 2, 2017

  We all loved it ; my daughter said it was better than the Gruffalo, but that could be that there is a lot more action in this production. I thought the make believe animals were excellent My 3 year old grandson was attentive throughout and often sitting on the edge of his seat and he happily joined in. The cast worked hard with what was a mixed audience; quite a lot of crying babies etc. We are seriously considering your next production, being a theatre goer myself I am very keen to encourage my grandchildren and this is an excellent way to start.

• Hannah

  Sep 2, 2017

  Brilliant production, funny for kids and parents alike. Great for 2-6 years and perfect duration, held little ones' attention.

• Grandma Claire

  Sep 1, 2017

  Amazing show! Talented actors! The production was fantastic! Our Granddaughter (Aged 4) was familiar with the story and thoroughly enjoyed the show. Lots of catchy songs, little jokes and surprises that the young audience lapped up! Just long enough (around an hour) before any restlessness set in but our young guest was transfixed! We all loved it! Will be booking 'The Gruffalo's Child'

• Mrs T

  Sep 1, 2017

  Took my 3& 5 year olds (who are not fans of the cinema as too long sitting still) and they were enraptured for the hour. They were talking about it until bedtime. The wit of the tunes keeps the accompanying adult sane too. The production is really sweet; kids get to see a whole world conjured from a few props and 4 (very talented) singer/actors.

• Giulietta

  Sep 1, 2017

  The production was good but a bit too young really for my 5 year old granddaughter.

• Emma W

  Aug 30, 2017

  This was my daughter's (3yrs) first visit to the theatre and she loved it. She joined in, shouting at the stage and singing along with the songs. Really good play, highly recommended.

• Nic

  Aug 30, 2017

  We enjoyed this show immensely, the music was great and kept my three old son enthralled throughout. Would highly recommend

• Irene

  Aug 28, 2017

  Loved it a lot!!! The music, the stage, the actors - everything was amazing!!! My 3 years old and my 1 year old kids were watching mesmerized, clapping, singing. We got a disk with the songs after the show and now we are listening to it 10 times a day. Kids singing along!

• Pudsk

  Aug 27, 2017

  Good production, entertaining songs, fun to watch but as a play the focus is slightly too much on the (pretty samey) characters. I think it would be better and more child-friendly to have more of a role for the animals, like how the cats and the cow are portrayed.

• Dan

  Aug 25, 2017

  Our 3 year old loves the book and the performance didn't disappoint. I would highly recommend.

• Jonathan

  Aug 25, 2017

  Overall the production was good and the cast worked hard, but the venue was expensive and not very intimate for a young audience. The whole show felt a little lost in the space.

• Vicky

  Aug 23, 2017

  I took my 3yr old son to see this show (our first ever theatre trip). We both absolutely loved it! He hasn't stopped talking about it! I can't recommend this show enough!!

• Cheryl

  Aug 21, 2017

  Absolutely fantastic, little one (age5) said it was the best show ever

• Alison Tucker

  Aug 20, 2017

  We enjoyed the show - with my 5 year old and 3 year old granddaughters. Some nice touches and songs. However I think the production was a bit old for 3 year olds as a production. Also it is a pity that a Lady bird puppet of some sort didn't appear at some point ...I thought the lady bird was a bit underplayed

• Nicoll Bell

  Aug 20, 2017

  We were so excited to see this was on as it's our favourite book! It was an amazing production! My little 2 year old daughter loved it! She couldn't take her eyes off the stage. The way the animals were made was FANTASTIC !!! So clever. Thank you

• Janet

  Aug 19, 2017

  Very good show and my son keep singing the songs all day after the show! We would like to go again!

• Stevie

  Aug 19, 2017

  We absolutely loved it as did our 19 month old!!

• Anca

  Aug 15, 2017

  We had a really nice time. My little girl, almost 2, really enjoyed the play, she pay attention to the stage the entire time and kept dancing. She didn't know this story, but she recognized the animals from What the ladybird heard next.

• Vibha Mehta

  Aug 15, 2017

  it was a lot of fun and good quality entertainment.

• PH

  Aug 14, 2017

  I thought the show was good and my daughter liked it. But it could have been better. It was disappointing that the main part of the story about the animal sounds was a fast song that the kids couldn't join in with. Why not go through each animal noise with the kids in the audience? My daughter is 3 and loves the story, that is the main way she engages in the story, I think you missed a trick. Hefty Hugh was excellent!

• Mena

  Aug 14, 2017

  Took my 5 & 3 year old daughters both absolutely loved it. The songs were great and they had fun joining in with the actors.

• Ian Jones

  Aug 14, 2017

  We took our three year old daughter to see this, it has been one of her favourite books forever. She absolutely loved it and we did too, great songs and lots of fun.

• Julie

  Aug 13, 2017

  We took our 3.5 year old and 2 year old daughters to see the show. They loved it, were engaged for the whole show. The show was really clever, songs and music fabulous. My husband and I enjoyed it as well!

• Alyson

  Aug 11, 2017

  My granddaughter loved the show, especially the songs and recognising the characters from the books. I thought the ladybird leaf was very overpriced however, and not enough opportunities for my granddaughter to use it in the show.

• ms campbell

  Aug 9, 2017

  My 5 year old instructed me to rate this production 5 stars, she loved the music and especially the comical parts of the play. We highly recommend this production.

• Patricia

  Aug 9, 2017

  Hello me and my niece had great experience.She loved the show all the way from beginning to the end.Raymond was great.x

• T Jacob

  Aug 7, 2017

  Good show- my 4 year old girl really enjoyed it. The actors got all the audience joining in.

• Nikki

  Aug 7, 2017

  Kids loved it - youngest just 2yrs, oldest almost 3 yrs. Brought music CD which has been on repeat all weekend :)

• Mrs. NJ

  Aug 5, 2017

  A good. slightly adapted, telling of the story. Lots of audience participation encouraged. Slightly drawn out in places with multiple reprises of songs which my autistic son found difficult to sit through but, in general, a really well put together little musical. Perfect for 5 and unders. Also, souvenirs were VERY reasonably priced to be able to treat the kids to a momento.

• Timmy N

  Aug 5, 2017

  Took our 3 year old daughter and she loved it! Great adaptation with catchy songs and a very imaginative set.

• Rukhsana

  Aug 2, 2017

  Marvellously thought out n acted. One big problem was the background music was often too loud. It drowned the actors when the were talking. Loved lanky len! Kids 7,9 and 18 months enjoyed it.

• Suzy

  Aug 2, 2017

  Wonderful inspirationally imaginative adaptation and set design ( it really is just like walking straight into Lydia Monk's illustrations), great acting, with catchy songs and plenty of laughs-out-loud all made for a great mummy-daughter outing. Thoroughly recommended.

• Simon welsh

  Aug 1, 2017

  Made my daughters day Cast and story line very realistic Thank you

• Jem

  Jul 31, 2017

  Great show for kids. My son really enjoyed the show. Getting involved when invited to do so and at other times simply mesmerised by the songs and dances.

• Mark Watson

  Jul 31, 2017

  Our 5yr old loved the show and cackled with laughter throughout (especially Lanky Lenny!), mind you, I was also captivated and amazed they could turn a short story into such an enjoyable play. The cast were brilliant with their acting, singing, playing musical instruments, dancing and in true West End style! 55mins was perfect. You will love it and so will your little ones. They recommend for 3+ but I saw a little baby in the row in front of us on his dads lap (probably about 3mnths), who was wide eyed and glued to the stage as well!

• Deepa

  Jul 29, 2017

  My daughter has been listening to this story since she was 2.. when she saw it all come alive, I felt accomplished. Her enthusiasm was the best part of the day. I am now reading all books written by Julia Donaldson to her and hoping to visit the theatres again.

• Darryl Cutmore

  Jul 29, 2017

  Very good actors superb

• Kylie

  Jul 24, 2017

  Great set, great performance and our 2.5 year old AND four month old were both mesmerised! Loved it.

• NP

  Jul 22, 2017

  Great play, lots of songs and audience interaction. 3 year old loved it.